Tim Tebow Reuniting With Ex-Jet Sanchez In Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (CBSNewYork/AP) — It's Tebow Time in the City of Brotherly Love.
Tim Tebow is expected to sign a one-year contract with the Eagles on Monday, according to three people familiar with the deal. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Sunday because the contract hasn't been finalized.
Tebow hasn't played in the NFL since 2012 with the New York Jets. He was released by the New England Patriots before the 2013 season and spent last year working in television as an analyst for the SEC Network and ESPN.
Tim Tebow an Eagle!! Congrats to everyone who values determination above nearly everything. Dreams live til you give up
— Jared Max (@Jared_Max) April 19, 2015
Despite being out of the league, the 27-year-old Tebow remained one of the most popular players around. He has a legion of fans who follow him because of his strong Christian beliefs.
The former Heisman Trophy winner led Florida to two national titles and was a first-round pick by Denver in 2010. He started 16 games during two seasons with the Broncos, including a playoff victory over Pittsburgh in January 2012. Tebow was traded to the Jets after Denver signed Peyton Manning.
The 27-year-old Tebow joins quarterbacks Sam Bradford, former Jets teammate Mark Sanchez, Matt Barkley and G.J. Kinne on Philadelphia's roster. The addition of Tebow would be the latest move in a stunning offseason for coach Chip Kelly. He traded Nick Foles, LeSean McCoy and allowed Jeremy Maclin to leave in free agency.
Best stat in the Tebow to Eagles stat pack @espnstatsinfo just sent to us ESPNers pic.twitter.com/c1jgCIxpkB
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) April 20, 2015
Tebow worked out for the Eagles last month and Kelly later said he's always "been a fan of Tim."
Tebow had some success in Denver, but his inaccurate passing and lack of pocket presence was an issue. His strength has been running the ball or improvising. Tebow has completed just 47.9 percent of his passes for 2,422 yards, 17 touchdowns and nine interceptions. He has 989 yards rushing, a 5.0 average yards per carry and 12 TDs.
Tebow worked with former major league pitcher Tom House on improving his mechanics. He joins the Eagles in time to start their offseason program this week.
Tebow, oft-criticized for his throwing style, never lived up to the hype following his 12-touchdown season with the Broncos in 2011. He had just six completions for 39 yards in 2012, his lone season with the Jets — and his last in the league.
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